2013 Map of Sand Mountain

About this map

St. Joe National Forest encompasses much of this Idaho landscape, dominated by prominent peaks and a dense network of watercourses. The drainage of the Palouse River and its N Fork Palouse River are central to the terrain, joined by numerous named creeks such as Bonami Cr, Torpid Cr, and Little Sand Cr. Local topography is defined by significant elevations, including Sand Mtn, Mica Mtn, and Beals Butte, alongside distinctive features like Strychnine Ridge. The presence of several named gulches, such as Excavation Gulch, California Gulch, and Greenhorn Gulch, suggests a history of resource extraction or early exploration. Established routes such as Palouse River Rd and Big Sand Creek Rd provide the primary access through these steep valleys, while Graves Meadow provides a rare opening in the forested highlands.